[Durban – 16 March 2026] Being a learner in South Africa means showing up with pride, standing tall, and carrying your school’s spirit with every step – fuelled by that unmistakable South African energy that inspires and unites. Now it’s time to bring the vibe and get the crowd roaring, as Toughees by Bata  calls on school spirit squads and war cry champions across the country to step forward for a chance to win a share of R180 000 in cash .   The Toughees Your War Cry, Your

Bata: The Shoe Brand That Walks the World

[Durban, 04 December 2025] – Deep in the rural foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains lies Loskop, KwaZulu-Natal – a village that has quietly become the beating heart of one of South Africa’s biggest back-to-school operations. Here, Bata South Africa’s sprawling 65,000m² factory powers the production of Toughees, the country’s toughest, most trusted school shoe brand since 1954. More than 4 million pairs of Toughees are manufactured in Loskop annually. 

The KZN Top Business team recently had the pleasure of spending a productive day with Imperial Armour, one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most respected and innovative manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) and tactical solutions.

New Country Manager at the helm of Bata South Africa Lorraine Dyer

TOMY Takkies Celebrating six decades of stepping up

TOMY Takkies Celebrates 6 Decades of Stepping Up